Easy answer to our short yardage probems.

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(02-25-2022, 11:42 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: People say that but it absolutely defies logic.

How would giving a back the ball flat-footed be work better than giving him the ball with a head-start running towards the line?

Maybe if you have a decent offensive line because they can get a push and get to the second level to block linebackers, but we had no line so the running backs need momentum and the ability to make cuts at full speed.

When you're running toward the line (from snap under center), you get the ball 5 yards from the LoS, already running into an area where you have to make a split second decision...if you're even able to change direction when you make that decision.

When you're running the ball "flat footed" (from shotgun snap), you get the ball 4 yards from the LoS, but you have a split second longer to make a decision and your ability to cut and adjust are better than if you had been running toward the LoS.